sizing guide
The most accurate way to determine your pet’s collar size is to measure their neck at the thickest part near the shoulders, as shown below.
This is best done with a flexible sewing tape measure, but if you do not have one handy, you can use a piece of string which can then be measured against a straight ruler. For a comfortable fit, a good rule of thumb is to add a couple of inches to the resulting measurement, or leave room for two fingers under the collar. Be careful that the collar is not so loose as to slip over the dog’s ears.
If your pet already has a collar, you can measure its size from the base of the buckle to the most commonly used hole. This will give you a good indication of what size to look for in future collars. If your dog is between sizes or a growing puppy, we advise you choose the larger size. Our collars show a size range – from – base of buckle to first hole – to – base of buckle to last hole. Please contact us (lolaliciousdesign@gmail.com) if you require assistance properly sizing a collar.
Some common dog breeds and their neck sizes:
Every pet is an individual with a unique neck size, however, here are some general guidelines based on breeds.
Afghan Hound: 16″-22″ ~45-64 lbs
Airedale Terrier: 16″ – 22″ ~42-46 lbs
Akita: 20″-24″ ~70-130 lbs
Alaskan Malamute: 18″-24″ ~75-100 lbs
Australian Shepherd: 16″-22″ ~35-75 lbs
Basset Hound: 16″-22″ ~40-60 lbs
Beagle: 12″-18″ ~18-30 lbs
Bichon Frize: 14″-18″ ~10-14 lbs
Bloodhound: 22″-28″ ~88-105 lbs
Border Collie: 14″-18″ ~30-45 lbs
Boston Terrier: 12″-18″ ~10-25 lbs
Boxer: 16″-22″ ~55-75 lbs
Brittany: 14″-16″ ~30-40 lbs
Bulldog, American: 18″-24″ ~60-120 lbs
Bulldog, English: 18″-24″ ~35-55 lbs
Bulldog, French: 12″-16″ ~18-28 lbs
Bull Terrier: 12″-18″ ~50-60 lbs
Cairn Terrier: 10″-16″ ~12-16 lbs
Chihuahua: 8″-14″ ~2-6 lbs
Chinese Crested: 8″-11″ ~5-10 lbs
Chow Chow: 18″-24″ ~45-70 lbs
Cocker Spaniel: 12″-18″ ~24-60 lbs
Collie: 18″-22″ ~50-75 lbs
Cogri: 14″-16″ ~25-38 lbs
Dachshund, Standard: 16″-20″ ~16-32 lbs
Dachshund, Mini: 8″-17″ ~9-15 lbs
Dalmatian: 14″-20″ ~45-65 lbs
Doberman: 18″-24″ ~66-88 lbs
English Setter: 18″-24″ ~45-80 lbs
Fox Terrier: 10″-16″ ~14-18 lbs
German Shepherd: 18″-24″ ~65-95 lbs
German Shorthaired Pointer: 20″-24″ ~45-70 lbs
Golden Retriever: 16″-24″ ~55-75 lbs
Great Dane: 20″-26″ ~125-135 lbs
Great Pyrenees: 24″-30″ ~90-125 lbs
Greyhound: 14″-18″ ~55-80 lbs
Greyhound, Italian: 8″-11″ ~7-12 lbs
Irish Setter: 16″-22″ ~55-75 lbs
Jack Russell Terrier: 10″-14″ ~9-15 lbs
Keeshound: 18″-24″ ~35-65 lbs
Labrador: 18″-24″ ~55-75 lbs
Lhasa Apso: 12″-16″ ~13-15 lbs
Maltese: 10″-14″ ~6-9 lbs
Mastiff: 25″-32″ ~120-190 lbs
Newfoundland: 16″-32″ ~110-176 lbs
Norwegian Elkhound: 18″-22″ ~48-55 lbs
Old English Sheepdog: 18″-24″ ~60-110 lbs
Papillon: 8″-12″ ~9-11 lbs
Pekingese: 12″-16″ ~8-10 lbs
Pit Bull: 14″-18″ ~30-70 lbs
Pointer: 18″-24″ ~44-66 lbs
Pomeranian: 10″-14″ ~9-13 lbs
Poodle, Mini: 10″-16″ ~24-28 lbs
Poodle, Standard: 12″-16″ ~45-70 lbs
Poodle, Toy: 8″-14″ ~12-17 lbs
Pug: 12″-16″ ~14-18 lbs
Rottweiler: 24″-30″ ~100-120 lbs
St. Bernard: 26″-32″ ~130-230 lbs
Schnauzer, Giant: 20″-26″ ~70-80 lbs
Schnauzer, Standard: 14″-20″ ~30-35 lbs
Schnauzer, Mini: 10″-16″ ~13-15 lbs
Scottish Terrier: 14″-20″ ~19-23 lbs
Shar Pei: 16″-20″ ~35-55 lbs
Shetland Sheepdog: 12″-18″ ~14-27 lbs
Shih Tzu: 10″-14″ ~12-16 lbs
Siberian Husky: 16″-22″ ~35-60 lbs
Springer Spaniel: 14″-18″ ~49-55 lbs
Staffordshire Terrier: 14″-20″ ~50-65 lbs
Weimaraner: 16″-22″ ~55-85 lbs
Wheaten Terrier: 18″-22″ ~32-37 lbs
Yorkshire Terrier: 6″-12″ ~6-9 lbs
